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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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